The Phoenix Suns are reportedly preparing to part ways with Kevin Durant this summer. According to sources, the organization is looking for a trade deal that mirrors the significant package they gave up to acquire Durant from the Brooklyn Nets.

Several reports now indicate that the New York Knicks are expected to come up short in their pursuit of Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as their replacement for Tom Thibodeau. ESPN reported Wednesday morning that Dallas gave a "firm rejection" to the Knicks when they requested permission to talk to Kidd.

The New York Knicks asked the Dallas Mavericks for permission to interview head coach Jason Kidd, but the Mavericks shut that down, CBS Sports and The Associated Press report. The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on June 3,

According to a report, the Knicks will have to shift their attention to other candidates after three NBA teams denied New York access to their coaches.

The New York Knicks have now whiffed on five head coaching interview opportunities, as five different NBA teams have denied their request. Evidently, that's the nature of trying to land an active head coach after firing their own.